Employment Opportunity

This part-time position includes day, evening, and weekend hours in the Circulation/Technical Services Department. Applicants must be able to work Monday evenings and 1-2 weekends a month as a regular part of their schedule. The rest of the hours are negotiable based on department needs and employee availability.

Primary duties include working as a supervisor at our busy Circulation Desk and acting as the departmental person-in-charge in the absence of the Circulation Department and Assistant Department Heads. This position includes responsibilities in Technical Services including retrieving and editing records for library materials using the OCLC cataloging utility and MARC Listener, entering short bibliographic records for library materials in the database, and editing previously cataloged materials in the database. This position also assists with materials processing and materials acquisitions. The employee will also be trained to work in the library’s makerspace.

Ideal candidates will have good interpersonal and communication skills, dedication to positive patron interactions and providing excellent customer service, be able to work independently, and be able to adapt quickly and easily to change in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude.

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with the completion of an LTA certification preferred. Priority will be given to candidates that have previous experience that aligns with the job responsibilities.

This position reports to the Circulation and Technical Services Department Head and starts at $17.17. Compensation is negotiable for candidates with education or experience aligning with the position responsibilities and requirements. Benefits include paid vacation time, inclusion in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) and the option to join the library’s dental and vision insurance plans.

Please submit a résumé, cover letter, and three professional references by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Interviews will be held April 26-May 9, 2026.